Should you visit Playa Blanca or Adeje?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Playa Blanca and Adeje can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Playa Blanca
Located on the southern tip of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Playa Blanca is a resort area popular with families and couples seeking a quieter vacation alternative to the lively neighbor resort of Puerto del Carmen. The resort's white sandy beaches are peaceful and sheltered from the higher winds found on other parts of the island. Timanfaya National Park is also nearby, as well as a number of other spectacular volcanic features.
Adeje
If you're looking for a luxurious winter getaway - the kind of place where tourists are top of mind - then you'll likely find yourself on Tenerife's coastal region. Located on the northern section of this strip is the city of Costa Adeje. Here you'll find hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants all ready to cater to every tourists wishes. It's the kind of getaway you always thought was reserved for the rich and famous. Now you can enjoy sitting in a beachy lap of luxury.
Which city is cheaper, Adeje or Playa Blanca?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Playa Blanca is €124, while the average daily cost in Adeje is €139. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Playa Blanca and Adeje in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around €130 for a double occupancy room in Playa Blanca If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about €138 in Adeje For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
Food in Playa Blanca costs travelers about €36 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
The average traveler spends about €40 per day in Adeje for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Playa Blanca €36
Adeje €40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adeje
For Adeje, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Romantic Wine Tasting with a selection of Tapas for Dinner:
$108
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Playa Blanca than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €39 on transportation in Playa Blanca on average per day.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Adeje than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €51 on transportation in Adeje on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Playa Blanca
Also for Playa Blanca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Playa Blanca to Lanzarote Airport (ACE):
$36
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Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport):
$88
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adeje
Also for Adeje, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Tenerife South Airport Departure Transfer (Playa de las américas to Airport):
$45
Is it cheaper to fly into Playa Blanca or Adeje?
Prices for flights to both Adeje and Playa Blanca change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Playa Blanca, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €16 per day, per person.
Sightseeing expenses in Adeje, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €15 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Playa Blanca
For Playa Blanca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Full day tour to Fuerteventura Dunes from Lanzarote:
$65
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Kayak for experienced paddlers in Papagayo Beaches:
$57
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Lanzarote: Return ferry ticket to Fuerteventura with free wifi and bus pick up:
$44
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Museo Atlantico Diving Tour from Playa Blanca:
$68
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Skip the Line: Aqualava Waterpark Lanzarote Entrance Ticket:
$26
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Teguise Market and La Graciosa Island Tour:
$68
Tours and Activities in Adeje
For Adeje, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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3.5-Hour Teide Trike Tour:
$241
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Double Jet Ski Safari 2.5 Hour Guided Tour of Tenerife:
$224
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East Coast Road Bike & Ebike Tour:
$81
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Masca Road Bike & Ebike Tour:
$81
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Most Famous Catamaran in Tenerife Island (2 hours and 3 hours tours):
$35
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Paragliding Epic Experience in Tenerife with the Spanish Champion Team:
$149
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Private 6-Hour Cliffs of the Giants & Whale Watching Experience:
$683
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Teide Cafe Road Bike & Ebike Tour:
$81
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Teide East Special Road Bike & Ebike Tour:
$81
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Teide Express Morning Road Bike & Ebike Tour:
$81
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Teide South Road Bike & Ebike Tour:
$81
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Teide West Road Bike & Ebike Tour:
$81
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Playa Blanca spend on average €7.43 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typically, people visiting Adeje spend on average €6.57 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Adeje
Also in Adeje, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Private Wine Tasting Experience in Tenerife:
$34
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Professional Wine Tasting in Tenerife:
$336
When comparing the travel costs between Playa Blanca and Adeje, we can see that Adeje is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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